Budget 2018-19

Budget 2018 has given much needed impetus to the Agriculture sector: IFFCO

100 percent tax deduction for the first five years to companies registered as farmer producer companies with a turnover of Rs 100 crore and above would help attract more companies to enter into farm producing, IFFCO said.

Feb 01, 2018, 15:37 PM IST

Budget 2018: Jaitley says his budget benefits all; BJP calls it 'sabka saath, sabka vikas'

This Budget assumes even more importance as it is the last full budget of the Narendra Modi government, before the next Lok Sabha elections, expected in 2019.

Feb 01, 2018, 06:42 AM IST

India Inc expects Budget 2018-19 to include GST reforms, friendly business policies

The Economic Survey 2018 has estimated that the Indian economy will grow by 7-7.5% in FY19, re-establishing India as the world`s fastest-growing major economy.

Jan 31, 2018, 13:08 PM IST

Budget 2018: Expect increase in better healthcare facilities

The public-sector investment on healthcare accounts for less than 1.5 percent of GDP, which is one of the lowest globally, and the government intends to increase the expenditure to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2025.

Jan 31, 2018, 08:46 AM IST

Budget 2018: E-commerce sector hopeful of corporate tax reduction

Here are some expectations from the sector, ahead of this year`s Union Budget:

Jan 31, 2018, 08:43 AM IST

CII seeks easier GST compliance procedures in Budget

The landmark tax reform was introduced on July 1, 2017.

Jan 31, 2018, 08:35 AM IST

Top 5 expectations of the Farm sector from Budget 2018

The farm sector is the spine of the Indian economy that provides employment to half of the total workforce in India and contributes a major chunk to the country's GDP.

Jan 30, 2018, 16:45 PM IST

After Economic Survey, much now depends on Union Budget

There are various other aspects of the economy that will hopefully be addressed when Finance Minister Arun Jaitley stands up in Parliament on the fateful day.

Jan 30, 2018, 15:47 PM IST

Union Budget 2018: Expectations across markets and corporate sectors

The government is widely expected to increase spending to ensure growth recaptures momentum, but most investors expect it to be prudent as loosening fiscal deficit targets by too much would likely spark a sell-off in the bond market.

Jan 30, 2018, 14:11 PM IST

Budget 2018: Know the Union Budget Trivia

The Budget process has its roots in the Bombay Plan of 1944.

Jan 30, 2018, 09:14 AM IST

Budget 2018: Here is what retail sector is expecting from FM Arun Jaitley

In the run up to the budget, retailers have asked the government to simplify GST system and grant industry status to the sector for easier access to finance and attract more investments.

Jan 29, 2018, 17:12 PM IST

Budget 2018: Mutual fund body expects increase in benefit of Section 80C

Industry body CII has demanded that the holding period for units of debt mutual fund must be restored to 12 months from 36 months to qualify as long-term capital gains and bring it at par with equity market.

Jan 29, 2018, 17:06 PM IST

First Economic survey after approval of recommendations on 7th Pay Commission allowances

In a bonanza to 48 lakh central government employees, the Union Cabinet in June approved recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission with 34 modifications.

Jan 29, 2018, 16:21 PM IST

Economic Survey 2018 to be tabled in Parliament today: 5 things need to know

The Economic Survey of India will be tabled later in the day.

Jan 29, 2018, 10:56 AM IST

Arun Jaitley's last full Budget to be different this year – Here's why

In light of the election and amid ongoing farm distress, there are concerns of an overly populist budget.

Jan 29, 2018, 10:07 AM IST

Housing for all likely to get a push in Union Budget

According to sources, an increase in interest subsidy for houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana may be announced in the Budget.

Jan 26, 2018, 17:17 PM IST

Housing for all likely to get a push in Union Budget

According to sources, an increase in interest subsidy for houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana may be announced.

Jan 26, 2018, 14:21 PM IST

Budget 2018-19: What are your expectations? Vote here

Zee News is conducting a pre-Budget survey that gives you an opportunity to help the goverment with your comments and suggestions on what to focus on for the Union Budget 2017-18.

Jan 25, 2018, 17:29 PM IST

PM's economic advisors to explain nitty gritties of Union Budget

After the presentaion of the Budget by the FM, these economic advisors will explain the public about all the aspects of Budget via Doordarshan press conference.

Jan 25, 2018, 17:12 PM IST

Budget 2018: The must-dos to boost infrastructure investments

The budget must pay attention to non-tax sources of revenues especially with a view to partially monetising the land banks of large public institutions such as the Indian Railways and the Airport Authority of India (AAI).

Jan 24, 2018, 12:56 PM IST